POST UTME NILE UNIVERSITY 2025 General Studies | Objective

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Question 1
A company has 5 departments, and each department has 3 employees. If 2 employees from each department are selected for a project, what is the total number of employees selected?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
Question 2
A researcher conducts a study on the relationship between income and happiness in Nigeria. The study finds that there is a positive correlation between the two variables. What is the most likely explanation for this correlation?
A. The wealthy are more likely to experience happiness due to their increased purchasing power
B. The poor are more likely to experience happiness due to their increased social connections
C. The correlation is due to the presence of unobserved variables such as health and education
D. The correlation is due to the presence of reverse causality
Question 3
A diagram shows a circuit with a battery, a resistor, and a switch. If the switch is closed, what will happen to the current flowing through the circuit?
A. The current will increase
B. The current will decrease
C. The current will remain the same
D. The current will become zero
Question 4
A researcher conducts a study on the impact of social media on mental health in Nigeria. The study finds that there is a significant negative correlation between social media use and mental health. What is the most likely explanation for this correlation?
A. Social media use is a cause of mental health problems
B. Mental health problems are a cause of social media use
C. The correlation is due to the presence of unobserved variables such as sleep deprivation and social isolation
D. The correlation is due to the presence of reverse causality
Question 5
A survey of 1000 Nigerians found that 60% of respondents believed that the government should prioritize the development of the country's infrastructure. What is the probability that a randomly selected respondent will believe that the government should prioritize the development of the country's infrastructure?
A. 0.6
B. 0.4
C. 0.5
D. 0.7
Question 6
A company is considering investing in a new project in Nigeria. Which of the following is a key factor to consider when evaluating the project's feasibility?
A. Market demand
B. Government regulations
C. Environmental impact
D. Labor costs
Question 7
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the migration patterns of the African elephant. Which of the following research methods would be most appropriate for this study?
A. Experimental design
B. Survey research
C. Case study
D. Longitudinal study
Question 8
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to increase the use of renewable energy sources. Which of the following is a benefit of this policy?
A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increased energy independence
C. Improved air quality
D. Increased energy costs
Question 9
The diagram below shows a simple apparatus for measuring the pH of a solution. If the pH meter is calibrated to read 7, what does this indicate about the pH of the solution?
A. The solution is acidic
B. The solution is basic
C. The solution is neutral
D. The solution is alkaline
Question 10
The graph below shows the relationship between the price of a commodity and the quantity supplied. Which of the following is a characteristic of the supply curve?
A. It slopes upward to the right
B. It slopes downward to the left
C. It is a straight line
D. It is a curve
Question 11
The Nigerian government has implemented a policy to increase the use of renewable energy sources. Which of the following is a benefit of this policy?
A. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
B. Increased energy independence
C. Improved air quality
D. Increased energy costs
Question 12
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian household.
Question 13
A company is considering investing in a new project that has a 10-year lifespan. The project has a initial investment of ₦20 million and is expected to generate a profit of ₦5 million per year. What is the payback period of the project?
A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. 7 years
Question 14
The diagram below shows the structure of a typical Nigerian household.
A. The household has a high income
B. The household has a low income
C. The household has a medium income
D. The household has no income
Question 15
A researcher is studying the effects of climate change on the Niger Delta. Which of the following is a likely consequence of climate change on the Niger Delta?
A. Increased flooding
B. Decreased oil production
C. Increased agricultural productivity
D. Decreased fish population

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